[Q] BOOTLOADER UNLOCK ALLOWED:NO--> Help for root without unlocking the bootloader !!
Hello everyone.
Many of us, have the same problem. Is there a way to root, without unlocking the bootloader.?!
Please help!!
My model is D2203.
MarinMika said:
Hello everyone.
Many of us, have the same problem. Is there a way to root, without unlocking the bootloader.?!
Please help!!
My model is D2203.
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first of all try not to install ota updates. because sony fix kernel to make it hard to root.
and wait for someone to make root method.
MarinMika said:
Hello everyone.
Many of us, have the same problem. Is there a way to root, without unlocking the bootloader.?!
Please help!!
My model is D2203.
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Try flashmode method
First turn off your device then press volume down and connect usb your device will be detected as flash mode in flash tool then click unlock ? bootloader button ? and your bootloader will be unlocked ? then remove usb power on your device and then turn off again and press volume up and connect usb then in flash tool you will see device is connected as fastboot now. Try flashing your device. If it works then enjoy your unlocked ? device.
android-vinay said:
Try flashmode method
First turn off your device then press volume down and connect usb your device will be detected as flash mode in flash tool then click unlock ? bootloader button ? and your bootloader will be unlocked ? then remove usb power on your device and then turn off again and press volume up and connect usb then in flash tool you will see device is connected as fastboot now. Try flashing your device. If it works then enjoy your unlocked ? device.
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This does not work, the bootloader button does not make any changes
Unlocking bootloader doesn't mean rooting.
After you unlock bootloader, you can flash kernel with SU in ramdisk and root.
For now, there isn't any method for locked bootloader.
Btw has anybody tried this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
It worked fine on my 2011 (ehm) device, maybe works here too.
Vynikal said:
Unlocking bootloader doesn't mean rooting.
After you unlock bootloader, you can flash kernel with SU in ramdisk and root.
For now, there isn't any method for locked bootloader.
Btw has anybody tried this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
It worked fine on my 2011 (ehm) device, maybe works here too.
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I tried. Don't work!
PLEASE!!
Please find a way. I want to play Mc5 and other games with a large memory and other applications .. Make a program or something .. Only root without unlocking the bootloader!
Is anyone still working on this issue?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/dev-cracking-s1-bootloader-t2917936
So if what I understood from that post is correct, I can flash a custom ROM but not a custom kernel.
Anybody knows a pre-rooted ROM for D2203?
filipao223 said:
So if what I understood from that post is correct, I can flash a custom ROM but not a custom kernel.
Anybody knows a pre-rooted ROM for D2203?
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i read about 5 pages and understood that your bootloader can,t be unlocked with custom bootloader it can be unlocked with doing something ta partition and ta partition can brick your device. so only touch ta if you know enough about them.(reading those forms gave me headache because deep system and codes that i don,t understand just that,s why i only read 5 pages i don,t know if thare is any more any good information)
mathei said:
I tried. Don't work!
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try VROOT rooting app here => http://vrootdownload.org/
vinay said:
try VROOT rooting app here => http://vrootdownload.org/
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Root failed:crying:
Why sony make it that hard.
Downgrade your firmware with FlashMode and try famaroot (downgrade to lowest firmware version as possible)
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vinay said:
Why sony make it that hard.
Downgrade your firmware with FlashMode and try famaroot (downgrade to lowest firmware version as possible)
Sent From My Sony Xperia E3 D2212 using XDA app.
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Downgraded to firmware 18.C.1.26 and "Bootloader unlock allowed:No"
Framaroot don't work
There must be something we missed.
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ha ha
All new device from Sony, can be rooted without unlocking the bootloader!!. We can not unlock the bootloader, we need a program that has xperia M2, and other devices. I can not believe that this is such a big problem!!
MarinMM said:
All new device from Sony, can be rooted without unlocking the bootloader!!. We can not unlock the bootloader, we need a program that has xperia M2, and other devices. I can not believe that this is such a big problem!!
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I will take a look at those program,s and will try to make one for e3.
But I can't say it will work or not.
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vinay said:
I will take a look at those program,s and will try to make one for e3.
But I can't say it will work or not.
Sent From My Sony Xperia E3 D2212 using XDA app.
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Have you had any luck?
Sorry guys my exams are started . So i dont have time to check those programs. I will try later when my exams end.
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Hello again D:<
Another question (u_u. I've never had a Xperia smartphone before, so :c).
I don't know about how install the Generic Xperia M2 4.4.2 Firmware, well, I know something, like use Flashtool for mount the FTF file into the phone. But, about the TA Backup?.
I'm kinda unpredictable, so, summarizing everything... Could you please give a tutorial about those steps that I must follow to install the 4.4.2 Generic Firmware for Xperia D2306?
Thanks for everything.
Regards!
xLobito said:
Hello again D:<
Another question (u_u. I've never had a Xperia smartphone before, so :c).
I don't know about how install the Generic Xperia M2 4.4.2 Firmware, well, I know something, like use Flashtool for mount the FTF file into the phone. But, about the TA Backup?.
I'm kinda unpredictable, so, summarizing everything... Could you please give a tutorial about those steps that I must follow to install the 4.4.2 Generic Firmware for Xperia D2306?
Thanks for everything.
Regards!
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It's quite simple : 1) backup TA
2)unlock bootloader
3) flash ftf via flashtool
4)enjoy !
Kzeran said:
It's quite simple : 1) backup TA
2)unlock bootloader
3) flash ftf via flashtool
4)enjoy !
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Thanks for the reply.
But, a few questions, if you can answer, I'll be very pleased:
1) How do I make TA backup? Don't know anything :c
2) Is it extremely necessary get unlocked bootloader? My phone can't accept unlocked bootloader I checked it before D:.
Thanks :3
maybe help
xLobito said:
Thanks for the reply.
But, a few questions, if you can answer, I'll be very pleased:
1) How do I make TA backup? Don't know anything :c
2) Is it extremely necessary get unlocked bootloader? My phone can't accept unlocked bootloader I checked it before D:.
Thanks :3
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for backup TA pertition see this post.TA is VERY VERY DANGEROUS AREA..
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598&highlight=ta
and for unlocked butloader this threat.
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2743694
pancepaki said:
for backup TA pertition see this post.TA is VERY VERY DANGEROUS AREA..
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598&highlight=ta
and for unlocked butloader this threat.
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2743694
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Thanks, so, I suppose will work fine the TA Backup from that link. I'll check it.
But, my Info Service from Bootloader allow or not says this: "Bootloader unlock allowed: No", so basing on that assumption, I don't think that Bootloader can be unlocked. So, I have the question about is it extremely necessary has the bootloader unlocked for flash the 4.4.2 Generic KitKat D2306 Model with Flashtool :c.
Thanks
You can flash ftf with locked bootloader.
Sent from my D2303
But be careful, they only did kernel to D2303/D2305.
macabrocabral said:
But be careful, they only did kernel to D2303/D2305.
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But, the kernel is only used for people who use ClockWorkMod Recovery for install ROM or Root with Unlocked Bootloader. I don't try to install ROM (CyanogenMod, that is based on D2303 model), neither Root with Unlocked Bootloader ('Cause I can't unlock bootloader). I'm gonna use Flashtool, and other comments says nothing about Kernel and ClockWorkMod Recovery.
Thanks either way :3.
hey guyz i went through out the forum i couldn't find a way to root my device without unlocking bootloader . if i unlock my bootloader my drm keys will be gone then i cant claim my warranty and is there any way of backing up the drm keys without rooting i just tried the TA bakup tool but it didnt work, help will be greatly appreciated :good:
There is a method that allows rooting with a locked bootloader for LTE and non-LTE variants. In Xperia E3 General, choose "Root with locked bootloader" by @nortonex if you have the LTE variant (D2203, D2206, D2243) or @mbc07's guide if you have the Non-LTE variant (D2202, D2212).
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filipao223 said:
There is a method that allows rooting with a locked bootloader for LTE and non-LTE variants. In Xperia E3 General, choose "Root with locked bootloader" by @nortonex if you have the LTE variant (D2203, D2206, D2243) or @mbc07's guide if you have the Non-LTE variant (D2202, D2212).
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but can i flash firmware of other model d2212 dual mine is d2202 is it safe will it not brick my device !
sjunaid1997 said:
but can i flash firmware of other model d2212 dual mine is d2202 is it safe will it not brick my device !
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You can flash other device's kernel (for rooting) as long as the devices aren't much different (i.e. if the CPU don't burn at startup). Even M2 kernel is safe to install, it has the same chipset (though it won't even fully boot, but is rootable)
Vynikal said:
You can flash other device's kernel (for rooting) as long as the devices aren't much different (i.e. if the CPU don't burn at startup). Even M2 kernel is safe to install, it has the same chipset (though it won't even fully boot)
Will my phone boot after flashing d2212 firmware and work normaly pls reply asap as i dont want to unlock my bootloader for rooting
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sjunaid1997 said:
Vynikal said:
You can flash other device's kernel (for rooting) as long as the devices aren't much different (i.e. if the CPU don't burn at startup). Even M2 kernel is safe to install, it has the same chipset (though it won't even fully boot)
Will my phone boot after flashing d2212 firmware and work normaly pls reply asap as i dont want to unlock my bootloader for rooting
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If you have 2202, yes, it will.
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sjunaid1997 said:
If you have 2202, yes, it will.
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Thanks for the help will try it tomorrow and let you know
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Hi
I have a Sony Xperia Z3 Dual (D6633)
Android Lollipop 5.0.2 Build 23.1.1.E.0.1 ( Original-Stock firmware )
Locked bootloader
I want to root it without flashing any new firmware, and without unlocking the bootloader
Just Rooting
Thanks
cmureza said:
Hi
I have a Sony Xperia Z3 Dual (D6633)
Android Lollipop 5.0.2 Build 23.1.1.E.0.1 ( Original-Stock firmware )
Locked bootloader
I want to root it without flashing any new firmware, and without unlocking the bootloader
Just Rooting
Thanks
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You cannot
Either downgrade to a firmware that is rootable via giefroot or unlock the bootloader and root. Please be advised that rooting via unlocking the bootloader first loses you the DRM keys.
The 'best' way to root is via downgrading. If you then plan to unlock the boot you can backup the TA partition to save your DRM keys.
gregbradley said:
You cannot
Either downgrade to a firmware that is rootable via giefroot or unlock the bootloader and root. Please be advised that rooting via unlocking the bootloader first loses you the DRM keys.
The 'best' way to root is via downgrading. If you then plan to unlock the boot you can backup the TA partition to save your DRM keys.
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Downgrad ?
Could you please explain it to me clearly step by step ?
And
Is there any other program that just easy as click one key ?
Thanks
cmureza said:
Downgrad ?
Could you please explain it to me clearly step by step ?
And
Is there any other program that just easy as click one key ?
Thanks
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/guide-rootrecovery-how-to-root-install-t3017056
Is there any easier way and less risky ?
Just install a app and get rooted by one click?
When do you think we could see such a app???
cmureza said:
Is there any easier way and less risky ?
Just install a app and get rooted by one click?
When do you think we could see such a app???
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No way to do it other than this.
It is not hard.
Hello here are the new open device bootloader with an seperated recovery partition
and the old bootloader taken from the 18.5.C.0.19 update as FTF files ready to flash with
flashtool.
You can use this if you've accidently flashed the new bootloader over an official Sony ROM
and don't want to loose all your data
D2203:
Open device BL
"Old" 18.5.C.0.19 BL
D2212:
"Old" 18.5.B.0.26 BL
Any way to obtain stock bootloader of 18.5.b.0.26
which country/phone is that?
edit: got it and gonna try it but somebody will have to test it
edit2: please report if it works
berni987654321 said:
which country/phone is that?
edit: got it and gonna try it but somebody will have to test it
edit2: please report if it works
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D2212 Bootloader is working.
but i still i am not feeling like to flash open device bootloader.
if you find me a way to fix my device after bricking bootloader then i can try flashing new open bootloader on D2212.
Edit: however D2203 kernel cause black screen on D2212 or flickering screen.
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I confirm that new open device bootloader work on xperia e3 dual. D2212
@hell_lock see. i took risk of hardbrick tho.
hope you have good any idea
flashed.
How instal ? The flash tool do not recognize this FTF.
Isaías J. said:
How instal ? The flash tool do not recognize this FTF.
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Don't use latest Flashtool (0.9.19). Use 0.9.18.6.
hi, first of all, i ve got a D2203 LTE . My bootloader cannot be officially unlocked. If i flash the open devices bootloader, does it mean, i get an unlocked bootloader. If so, what do i do next because i have flashed it and all i get is a black screen. P.S. i am on stock Sony Rom
the new bootloader doesn't work with sony roms,
you have to flash cyanogenmod or aosp.
Request
Hello, I have a request I hope you can help me with. Can you please pull the open devices bootloader ftf for the C6902? Emma doesn't show the update for me for some reason, and I'd really like to have it
AnrgKrshn said:
Hello, I have a request I hope you can help me with. Can you please pull the open devices bootloader ftf for the C6902? Emma doesn't show the update for me for some reason, and I'd really like to have it
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I cant make any promises but I'll see what I can Do. If Emma doesnt show it, it maybe doesnt exist yet for your device
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berni987654321 said:
I cant make any promises but I'll see what I can Do. If Emma doesnt show it, it maybe doesnt exist yet for your device
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My device is the Xperia Z1, which according to SONY, has the bootloader :3 Thanks!
berni987654321 said:
Hello here are the new open device bootloader with an seperated recovery partition
and the old bootloader taken from the 18.5.C.0.19 update as FTF files ready to flash with
flashtool.
You can use this if you've accidently flashed the new bootloader over an official Sony ROM
and don't want to loose all your data
D2203:
Open device BL
"Old" 18.5.C.0.19 BL
D2212:
"Old" 18.5.B.0.26 BL
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link for old D2212 bootloader is down, can you re-upload it?
my bootloader is unlock allowed NO(D2203),can i flash this bootloader?
i use 4.4.4 build 18.5.C.0.19
i tryed,black screen
D2212 link update please
No link is working, dev-host links are having issues with downloads and I've lost D2203 open bootloader file
UPDATE:
I've found D2203 new and old BL files in my old laptop, I've reuploaded them to Android File Host.
For D2212 just download stock rom from Xperifirm and flash it to get old BL working.
Link to the folder
These files were originally uploaded by @berni987654321
Is there a way for us to know which partition from /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name is the bootloader?
So to clarify if I have a DD2203 with sony bootloader that is unlock allowed = NO, so its locked I can flash this and have a fully working unlocked bootloader that I can load cyanogenmod with?
fastboot bug
Hi there, I can't unlock the bootloader in my sony e3 d2203 cause the fastboot stuck message "waiting for device"...
I put the last minimal adb and fastboot version file, I have updated the pc companion and the usb driver software...
Have you some idea? Thank You
kenfalco_14 said:
Hi there, I can't unlock the bootloader in my sony e3 d2203 cause the fastboot stuck message "waiting for device"...
I put the last minimal adb and fastboot version file, I have updated the pc companion and the usb driver software...
Have you some idea? Thank You
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Dude connect it in fastboot. Power off phone , insert USB cable while holding volume up.
I got a unlocked bootloader XZ dual 8332, download tft from Xperiafirm, and at the end of flash session i got a erro :
Code:
[COLOR="Red"]01/025/2016 17:25:54 - ERROR - Have read only 524256 byte(s) instead of 780004 byte(s)
01/025/2016 17:25:54 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted[/COLOR]
What does it's meanning ? My phone got a "update failed" when turn on now.
Do we need check some "check box" or anything before flash a tft file ?
And is anyway to relock bootloader if we want repair by Xperia Companion or update through OTA ?
Thanks.
AFAIK flashtool is not compatible with 7.0 yet and there is no way to relock your bootloader yet.
gregbradley said:
AFAIK flashtool is not compatible with 7.0 yet and there is no way to relock your bootloader yet.
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Wipe qnovo and try in flashtool
gregbradley said:
AFAIK flashtool is not compatible with 7.0 yet and there is no way to relock your bootloader yet.
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I relocked by flashtool (same as unlock) and repairing by Companion now.
Btw thank you .
let's wait for new kernel to get back DRM-fix xD
Sorry to be a bother.
Same thing happened to me, how do i relock the bootloader?
Lavievn said:
I relocked by flashtool (same as unlock) and repairing by Companion now.
Btw thank you .
let's wait for new kernel to get back DRM-fix xD
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Is the camera working for you after relock?
chawlasrijan said:
Is the camera working for you after relock?
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No, we cant use stock camera app and got very bad and small sound volume.
Cavaleur7 said:
Sorry to be a bother.
Same thing happened to me, how do i relock the bootloader?
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same as unlock, but now you get a "relock button", click it and everything fine but your DRM-key is gone
Lavievn said:
No, we cant use stock camera app and got very bad and small sound volume.
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That's just sad No point to relock the bootloader then.
Need do that for update, or wait till new kernel for 7.0 with drm-fix release
chawlasrijan said:
That's just sad No point to relock the bootloader then.
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When you flash a modified kernel with drm fix your drm is working. When you relock your bootloader your phone got factory reset itself and drm still in your phone.
Try to update via ota
After that because you are unlocked try to flash flashfire and install supersu to be rooted and searsh to drm fix file and flash it manually from any root file manager.
Another step
Uodate your unlocked phone ota update
Restart you phone
It should be working now with no drm fix
Poweroff your phone
Enter falshmode (power button + volum up) you see a purpul led
Enter adb and flash supersu sr5
It should work after flash drm manually
Try and reply please
karrouma said:
When you flash a modified kernel with drm fix your drm is working. When you relock your bootloader your phone got factory reset itself and drm still in your phone.
Try to update via ota
After that because you are unlocked try to flash flashfire and install supersu to be rooted and searsh to drm fix file and flash it manually from any root file manager.
Another step
Uodate your unlocked phone ota update
Restart you phone
It should be working now with no drm fix
Poweroff your phone
Enter falshmode (power button + volum up) you see a purpul led
Enter adb and flash supersu sr5
It should work after flash drm manually
Try and reply please
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So much wrong info here.
Firstly, once you unlock the bootloader the TA partition where the DRM keys are stored is formatted. They are gone forever. Relocking the bootloader does not bring them back. The DRM fix replicates (Not 100% fixes) the missing functions and this fix only works on rooted phones, which you cannot have with a locked bootloader.
Secondly, do not try and update OTA with an unlocked bootloader. It could brick your device.
Are there any known issues when unlocking the boot loader?
A: Yes. When you select a device, any known issues for that device will be displayed. In addition, the following generic issues have been reported:
•Some users have experienced problems when they are accepting over the air upgrades. Therefore we do not recommend users to accept over the air upgrades, after having unlocked the boot loader. For additional information, check out the XDA Forums for hints and tips from the community.
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Source Sony unlock bootloader FAQ
gregbradley said:
So much wrong info here.
Firstly, once you unlock the bootloader the TA partition where the DRM keys are stored is formatted. They are gone forever. Relocking the bootloader does not bring them back. The DRM fix replicates (Not 100% fixes) the missing functions and this fix only works on rooted phones, which you cannot have with a locked bootloader.
Secondly, do not try and update OTA with an unlocked bootloader. It could brick your device.
Source Sony unlock bootloader FAQ
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I am on unlocked bootloader
I will do a backup now and will try to update OTA or via xperia companion
Turning phone off and enter flashboot to inject supersu sr5 for android 7 and then restart
I will try
If not booting ,bye bye my xz
If can't be back to android 6 , bye bye my xz
Wait my reply, it depend to the speed of my connection
karrouma said:
I am on unlocked bootloader
I will do a backup now and will try to update OTA or via xperia companion
Turning phone off and enter flashboot to inject supersu sr5 for android 7 and then restart
I will try
If not booting ,bye bye my xz
If can't be back to android 6 , bye bye my xz
Wait my reply, it depend to the speed of my connection
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Xperia companion will fail. It will detect unlocked bootloader and not work.
OTA 'may' work, but as I said and quoted it 'may' also brick your device. Do it at your own risk.
gregbradley said:
Xperia companion will fail. It will detect unlocked bootloader and not work.
OTA 'may' work, but as I said and quoted it 'may' also brick your device. Do it at your own risk.
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Everything you wrote is absolutely correct.
PC companion detects that the device is unlocked & OTA's automatically fails to install.
So apparently, relocking & updating is possible but relocking means you can no longer use the stock camera anymore.
chawlasrijan said:
Everything you wrote is absolutely correct.
PC companion detects that the device is unlocked & OTA's automatically fails to install.
So apparently, relocking & updating is possible but relocking means you can no longer use the stock camera anymore.
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You should be able to then unlock again and just needo to wait for a modified kernel with drm fix for android 7
Sent from my iPad
gregbradley said:
You should be able to then unlock again and just needo to wait for a modified kernel with drm fix for android 7
Sent from my iPad
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Unlocking your bootloader again on Nougat using official Sony guide fixed the issue for me.
Make sure you don't use Flashtool to unlock your bootloader on Nougat.
Thank you for the support
chawlasrijan said:
Unlocking your bootloader again on Nougat using official Sony guide fixed the issue for me.
Make sure you don't use Flashtool to unlock your bootloader on Nougat.
Thank you for the support
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How to unlock
Via adb???
Steps used please
If you have the ftf can you modify your kernel now??
karrouma said:
How to unlock
Via adb???
Steps used please
If you have the ftf can you modify your kernel now??
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Google "unlock bootloader Sony"
Click the sony developer link & follow the guide.